Poor oxytocin development could be to blame for alcohol and drug addiction
http://mnt.to/l/4mghNew research from The University of Adelaide suggests that poor development of the 'love hormone' oxytocin could explain why some people become addicted to alcohol and drugs.

Swiss study: Non-academic young people take brain stimulants more frequently than students
http://mnt.to/l/4mfcThree per cent of young men in Switzerland take cognitive enhancement drugs at least once each year.

Children exposed to methamphetamine before birth have increased cognitive problems
http://mnt.to/l/4mdRIn the only long-term, National Institutes of Health-funded study of prenatal methamphetamine exposure and child outcome, researchers found youngsters exposed to the potent illegal drug before...

Could understanding how the brain processes music help treat illness?
http://mnt.to/l/4mgJHow does our brain process music? Scientists are trying to find out, but what benefits might this knowledge bring to future treatments and research?

Variations in eye structure and function may reveal features of early-stage Alzheimer's disease
http://mnt.to/l/4mdVInvestigators at the Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute have discovered eye abnormalities that may help reveal features of early-stage Alzheimer's disease.

Diabetes, high blood pressure in middle age linked to brain damage
http://mnt.to/l/4mdhPeople who develop diabetes and high blood pressure in middle age may be at higher risk of reduced brain volume and cognitive problems, a new study suggests.

New approach promises to transform care for patients with long term conditions
http://mnt.to/l/4mf6A new approach to care is transforming the lives of patients with Parkinson's disease and has promise for other long term conditions like COPD and rheumatoid arthritis, say Dutch researchers in...

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** AUTISM News **

Could understanding how the brain processes music help treat illness?
http://mnt.to/l/4mgJHow does our brain process music? Scientists are trying to find out, but what benefits might this knowledge bring to future treatments and research?

Drug-resistant bacterial infections on the rise in American children
http://mnt.to/l/4mgCIn an increasing number of children in the US, a type of Gram-negative antibiotic-resistant bacteria is rising in prevalence, posing concerns over lack of treatment options.

Poor oxytocin development could be to blame for alcohol and drug addiction
http://mnt.to/l/4mghNew research from The University of Adelaide suggests that poor development of the 'love hormone' oxytocin could explain why some people become addicted to alcohol and drugs.

Cultural hitchhiking: How social behavior can affect genetic makeup in dolphins
http://mnt.to/l/4mf3A UNSW-led team of researchers studying bottlenose dolphins that use sponges as tools has shown that social behaviour can shape the genetic makeup of an animal population in the wild.

Sea anemone is genetically half animal, half plant
http://mnt.to/l/4mdFThe team led by evolutionary and developmental biologist Ulrich Technau at the University of Vienna discovered that sea anemones display a genomic landscape with a complexity of regulatory...

New type of cell communication regulates blood vessel formation and tumour growth
http://mnt.to/l/4mctWhen tumours grow, new blood vessels are formed that deliver oxygen and nutrients to the tumour cells.

Study fingers chickens, quail, in spread of H7N9 influenza virus
http://mnt.to/l/4mdMAmong the copious species of poultry in China, quail and chickens are the likely sources of infection of H7N9 influenza virus to humans, according to a paper published ahead of print in the...

Pathogenic interactions between platelets and neutrophils are mediated by AKT2
http://mnt.to/l/4mdmPathological interactions between blood cells promote thrombo-inflammatory disease and result in complications such as vaso-occlusion during atherothrombosis, inflammation, and ischemia.

New type of cell communication regulates blood vessel formation and tumour growth
http://mnt.to/l/4mctWhen tumours grow, new blood vessels are formed that deliver oxygen and nutrients to the tumour cells.

How localized bacterial infections can turn into dangerous sepsis
http://mnt.to/l/4m9GWe carry numerous bacteria on our skin, in our mouth, gut, and other tissues, and localized bacterial infections are common and mostly not harmful.

Insulin resistance in bone disrupts whole-body glucose homeostasis
http://mnt.to/l/4mdnInsulin signaling in osteoblasts mediates the activation of osteocalcin, which promotes insulin secretion in the pancreas and insulin sensitivity in other tissues.

Using big data to identify triple-negative breast, oropharyngeal, and lung cancers
http://mnt.to/l/4mdBResearchers at Case Western Reserve University and colleagues used "big data" analytics to predict if a patient is suffering from aggressive triple-negative breast cancer, slower-moving...

101 liver cancer drug candidates pave the way to personalized medicine
http://mnt.to/l/4mf9The heart disease drug perhexiline is one of 101 compounds predicted to prevent cancer growth in most patients suffering from our most common liver cancer, HCC.

Using big data to identify triple-negative breast, oropharyngeal, and lung cancers
http://mnt.to/l/4mdBResearchers at Case Western Reserve University and colleagues used "big data" analytics to predict if a patient is suffering from aggressive triple-negative breast cancer, slower-moving...

Early detection of childhood eye cancer doesn't always improve survival, prevent eye loss
http://mnt.to/l/4mdtFor the most common form of childhood eye cancer, unilateral retinoblastoma, shortening the time from the first appearance of symptoms to diagnosis of disease has no bearing on survival or...

New type of cell communication regulates blood vessel formation and tumour growth
http://mnt.to/l/4mctWhen tumours grow, new blood vessels are formed that deliver oxygen and nutrients to the tumour cells.

Older, active, confident stroke caregivers are happiest
http://mnt.to/l/4md6Stroke caregivers are happier when they continue to enjoy their own hobbies and interests, according to new research in the American Heart Association journal Stroke.

Study finds no evidence that vitamin D supplements reduce depression
http://mnt.to/l/4mdsVitamin D deficiency has been implicated in numerous health conditions in recent years, including depressed mood and major depressive disorder.

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** COPD News **

New approach promises to transform care for patients with long term conditions
http://mnt.to/l/4mf6A new approach to care is transforming the lives of patients with Parkinson's disease and has promise for other long term conditions like COPD and rheumatoid arthritis, say Dutch researchers in...

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** DEPRESSION News **

Study finds no evidence that vitamin D supplements reduce depression
http://mnt.to/l/4mdsVitamin D deficiency has been implicated in numerous health conditions in recent years, including depressed mood and major depressive disorder.

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** DIABETES News **

Insulin resistance in bone disrupts whole-body glucose homeostasis
http://mnt.to/l/4mdnInsulin signaling in osteoblasts mediates the activation of osteocalcin, which promotes insulin secretion in the pancreas and insulin sensitivity in other tissues.

Diabetes, high blood pressure in middle age linked to brain damage
http://mnt.to/l/4mdhPeople who develop diabetes and high blood pressure in middle age may be at higher risk of reduced brain volume and cognitive problems, a new study suggests.

Program taught in American Sign Language helps deaf achieve healthier weight
http://mnt.to/l/4mdxDeaf adults successfully lost weight in a program using American Sign Language. The study is the first randomized trial of a weight-reduction and lifestyle-change program in deaf ASL users.

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** EPILEPSY News **

Form of epilepsy in sea lions similar to that in humans, Stanford researchers find
http://mnt.to/l/4mffCalifornia sea lions exposed to a toxin in algae develop a form of epilepsy that is similar to one in humans, according to a new study led by Stanford University School of Medicine researchers.

Variations in eye structure and function may reveal features of early-stage Alzheimer's disease
http://mnt.to/l/4mdVInvestigators at the Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute have discovered eye abnormalities that may help reveal features of early-stage Alzheimer's disease.

Early detection of childhood eye cancer doesn't always improve survival, prevent eye loss
http://mnt.to/l/4mdtFor the most common form of childhood eye cancer, unilateral retinoblastoma, shortening the time from the first appearance of symptoms to diagnosis of disease has no bearing on survival or...

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** GENETICS News **

Cultural hitchhiking: How social behavior can affect genetic makeup in dolphins
http://mnt.to/l/4mf3A UNSW-led team of researchers studying bottlenose dolphins that use sponges as tools has shown that social behaviour can shape the genetic makeup of an animal population in the wild.

Sea anemone is genetically half animal, half plant
http://mnt.to/l/4mdFThe team led by evolutionary and developmental biologist Ulrich Technau at the University of Vienna discovered that sea anemones display a genomic landscape with a complexity of regulatory...

Nanopores control the inner ear's ability to select sounds
http://mnt.to/l/4mdJEven in a crowded room full of background noise, the human ear is remarkably adept at tuning in to a single voice - a feat that has proved remarkably difficult for computers to match.

Children with glomerular kidney disease more likely to have hypertension as adults
http://mnt.to/l/4mfbMen who as children had glomerular disease, a disorder of the portion of the kidney that filters blood and one that usually resolves with time, were more likely than men without childhood...

First data on antibiotic use in non-EU countries of WHO European region should stimulate development of national action plans
http://mnt.to/l/4mcFA new study, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal, provides the first ever reliable data on antibiotic use in non-European Union (EU) southern and eastern European countries and...

How localized bacterial infections can turn into dangerous sepsis
http://mnt.to/l/4m9GWe carry numerous bacteria on our skin, in our mouth, gut, and other tissues, and localized bacterial infections are common and mostly not harmful.

Virtual conferencing effective weight management intervention
http://mnt.to/l/4mdrPeople participating in a virtual evidence-based group weight management intervention lost more weight than those in a control group.

101 liver cancer drug candidates pave the way to personalized medicine
http://mnt.to/l/4mf9The heart disease drug perhexiline is one of 101 compounds predicted to prevent cancer growth in most patients suffering from our most common liver cancer, HCC.

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** LUNG CANCER News **

NICE recommends Giotrif (afatinib) for first line treatment of EGFR mutation positive advanced lung cancer
http://mnt.to/l/4mdCLung cancer patients in the UK are closer to gaining access to a new targeted treatment Giotrif&reg; (afatinib), the first oncology treatment to be developed by Boehringer Ingelheim.

Using big data to identify triple-negative breast, oropharyngeal, and lung cancers
http://mnt.to/l/4mdBResearchers at Case Western Reserve University and colleagues used "big data" analytics to predict if a patient is suffering from aggressive triple-negative breast cancer, slower-moving...

3D-printed implants restore baby's breathing
http://mnt.to/l/4mfLAn 18-month-old toddler was able to go home for the first time in his life, thanks to 3D-printed bioresorbable splints that will gradually help him breathe on his own unventilated.

Ultrasound can identify pregnant woman with preeclampsia at risk for respiratory failure, study says
http://mnt.to/l/4mf5An ultrasound of the lungs could help doctors quickly determine if a pregnant woman with preeclampsia is at risk for respiratory failure, suggests preliminary research published in the April...

Drug-resistant bacterial infections on the rise in American children
http://mnt.to/l/4mgCIn an increasing number of children in the US, a type of Gram-negative antibiotic-resistant bacteria is rising in prevalence, posing concerns over lack of treatment options.

Researchers show stem cells from muscle can repair nerve damage after injury
http://mnt.to/l/4mdTStem cells derived from human muscle tissue were able to repair nerve damage and restore function in an animal model of sciatic nerve injury, according to researchers at the University of...

Could understanding how the brain processes music help treat illness?
http://mnt.to/l/4mgJHow does our brain process music? Scientists are trying to find out, but what benefits might this knowledge bring to future treatments and research?

Form of epilepsy in sea lions similar to that in humans, Stanford researchers find
http://mnt.to/l/4mffCalifornia sea lions exposed to a toxin in algae develop a form of epilepsy that is similar to one in humans, according to a new study led by Stanford University School of Medicine researchers.

Penn Medicine researchers show how lost sleep leads to lost neurons
http://mnt.to/l/4mf7Most people appreciate that not getting enough sleep impairs cognitive performance.

A sharper view into the brain
http://mnt.to/l/4mf2Deep in the human brain, two small but very important regions lie close together: the amygdala, which plays an important role in the generation and perception of emotions, and the hippocampus...

Rice study: Simple changes to homework improved student learning
http://mnt.to/l/4mdNA new study offers evidence that simple and inexpensive changes to existing courses can help students learn more effectively.

Stanford researchers survey protein family that helps the brain form synapses
http://mnt.to/l/4mdwGroundbreaking study finds hundreds of variants of neurexin proteins, offering new evidence linking these differences to complex brain functions and disorders like autismNeuroscientists and...

Diabetes, high blood pressure in middle age linked to brain damage
http://mnt.to/l/4mdhPeople who develop diabetes and high blood pressure in middle age may be at higher risk of reduced brain volume and cognitive problems, a new study suggests.

Low protein intake in infancy reduces childhood obesity risk
http://mnt.to/l/4mdPResults of a European study to be presented at an international conference this week have revealed that a low intake of protein during infancy can reduce a child's risk of becoming obese by the...

Combo of overweight, high sodium intake speeds cell aging in teens
http://mnt.to/l/4mdLOverweight or obese teenagers who eat lots of salty foods may show signs of faster cell aging, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology ...

Low protein intake in infancy reduces childhood obesity risk
http://mnt.to/l/4mdPResults of a European study to be presented at an international conference this week have revealed that a low intake of protein during infancy can reduce a child's risk of becoming obese by the...

Combo of overweight, high sodium intake speeds cell aging in teens
http://mnt.to/l/4mdLOverweight or obese teenagers who eat lots of salty foods may show signs of faster cell aging, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology ...

Program taught in American Sign Language helps deaf achieve healthier weight
http://mnt.to/l/4mdxDeaf adults successfully lost weight in a program using American Sign Language. The study is the first randomized trial of a weight-reduction and lifestyle-change program in deaf ASL users.

Virtual conferencing effective weight management intervention
http://mnt.to/l/4mdrPeople participating in a virtual evidence-based group weight management intervention lost more weight than those in a control group.

Kids of authoritarian parents 'more likely to be obese'
http://mnt.to/l/4mcXAccording to new research presented by the American Heart Association, kids of parents who are demanding but not responsive have a greater likelihood of being obese.

New approach promises to transform care for patients with long term conditions
http://mnt.to/l/4mf6A new approach to care is transforming the lives of patients with Parkinson's disease and has promise for other long term conditions like COPD and rheumatoid arthritis, say Dutch researchers in...

Drug-resistant bacterial infections on the rise in American children
http://mnt.to/l/4mgCIn an increasing number of children in the US, a type of Gram-negative antibiotic-resistant bacteria is rising in prevalence, posing concerns over lack of treatment options.

Poor oxytocin development could be to blame for alcohol and drug addiction
http://mnt.to/l/4mghNew research from The University of Adelaide suggests that poor development of the 'love hormone' oxytocin could explain why some people become addicted to alcohol and drugs.

Children with glomerular kidney disease more likely to have hypertension as adults
http://mnt.to/l/4mfbMen who as children had glomerular disease, a disorder of the portion of the kidney that filters blood and one that usually resolves with time, were more likely than men without childhood...

More advanced math and reading in kindergarten benefits school performance
http://mnt.to/l/4mf4Advanced content in kindergarten benefits all children, regardless of whether they attend preschool, start kindergarten with more advanced skills or come from low-income families.

Children exposed to methamphetamine before birth have increased cognitive problems
http://mnt.to/l/4mdRIn the only long-term, National Institutes of Health-funded study of prenatal methamphetamine exposure and child outcome, researchers found youngsters exposed to the potent illegal drug before...

Low protein intake in infancy reduces childhood obesity risk
http://mnt.to/l/4mdPResults of a European study to be presented at an international conference this week have revealed that a low intake of protein during infancy can reduce a child's risk of becoming obese by the...

Rice study: Simple changes to homework improved student learning
http://mnt.to/l/4mdNA new study offers evidence that simple and inexpensive changes to existing courses can help students learn more effectively.

Early detection of childhood eye cancer doesn't always improve survival, prevent eye loss
http://mnt.to/l/4mdtFor the most common form of childhood eye cancer, unilateral retinoblastoma, shortening the time from the first appearance of symptoms to diagnosis of disease has no bearing on survival or...

Kids of authoritarian parents 'more likely to be obese'
http://mnt.to/l/4mcXAccording to new research presented by the American Heart Association, kids of parents who are demanding but not responsive have a greater likelihood of being obese.

Ultrasound can identify pregnant woman with preeclampsia at risk for respiratory failure, study says
http://mnt.to/l/4mf5An ultrasound of the lungs could help doctors quickly determine if a pregnant woman with preeclampsia is at risk for respiratory failure, suggests preliminary research published in the April...

Children exposed to methamphetamine before birth have increased cognitive problems
http://mnt.to/l/4mdRIn the only long-term, National Institutes of Health-funded study of prenatal methamphetamine exposure and child outcome, researchers found youngsters exposed to the potent illegal drug before...

More advanced math and reading in kindergarten benefits school performance
http://mnt.to/l/4mf4Advanced content in kindergarten benefits all children, regardless of whether they attend preschool, start kindergarten with more advanced skills or come from low-income families.

Rice study: Simple changes to homework improved student learning
http://mnt.to/l/4mdNA new study offers evidence that simple and inexpensive changes to existing courses can help students learn more effectively.

Sauder research shows why innovation takes a nosedive
http://mnt.to/l/4mdyA new UBC study reveals that corporate leaders are victims of herd mentality when adopting new innovations, sometimes with deadly consequencesThe paper, by Sauder School of Business Associate...

Kids of authoritarian parents 'more likely to be obese'
http://mnt.to/l/4mcXAccording to new research presented by the American Heart Association, kids of parents who are demanding but not responsive have a greater likelihood of being obese.

3D-printed implants restore baby's breathing
http://mnt.to/l/4mfLAn 18-month-old toddler was able to go home for the first time in his life, thanks to 3D-printed bioresorbable splints that will gradually help him breathe on his own unventilated.

Researchers show stem cells from muscle can repair nerve damage after injury
http://mnt.to/l/4mdTStem cells derived from human muscle tissue were able to repair nerve damage and restore function in an animal model of sciatic nerve injury, according to researchers at the University of...

U.S. women unfamiliar with most stroke warning signs
http://mnt.to/l/4mdvMany U.S. women don't know most of the warning signs of a stroke, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and...

Children with glomerular kidney disease more likely to have hypertension as adults
http://mnt.to/l/4mfbMen who as children had glomerular disease, a disorder of the portion of the kidney that filters blood and one that usually resolves with time, were more likely than men without childhood...

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** VASCULAR News **

Pathogenic interactions between platelets and neutrophils are mediated by AKT2
http://mnt.to/l/4mdmPathological interactions between blood cells promote thrombo-inflammatory disease and result in complications such as vaso-occlusion during atherothrombosis, inflammation, and ischemia.

Crop intensification can be a long-term solution to perennial food shortages in Africa
http://mnt.to/l/4mdQFarmers in Africa can increase their food production if they avoid over dependence on chemical fertilizers, pesticides and practice agricultural intensification - growing more food on the same...

U.S. women unfamiliar with most stroke warning signs
http://mnt.to/l/4mdvMany U.S. women don't know most of the warning signs of a stroke, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and...